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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/28/1981 PLANNING COMMISSION Port Angeles~ Washington October 28, 1981 . I CALL TO ORDER Chairman Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. I I ROLL CALL Members Present: Jean Thompson, Charles Whidden, Colin Bennett, Richard Anderson, Milton E. Ranta Members Absent: Patrick Downie, David Brewer Staff Present: Paul D. Carr, Dan VanHemert, Louise Frost III APPROVAL OF MINUTES . Mr. Bennett moved to amend the October l3th minutes by in- cluding after the first paragraph 'on page 4 clarification of the conditions attached to the recommendation for vaca- tion of the streets and alleys in the Gund Plaza project area. Mrs. Thompson seconded this motion, which passed 3 - 0, with Messrs. Whidden and Ranta abstaining. Mr. Ranta moved to approve the minutes of the October 14th meeting as submitted. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. IV HEARINGS STREET VACATION HEARING - NASON. petition to vacate a portion of the easterly 20 feet of the unnamed 100- foot-wide right-of-way at the west line of Port Angeles Townsite. Location: Western edge of Port Angeles Town- site, between 18th Street and 22nd Street. (Continued from Oct'obe'r' '1'4',' '1'9'8'1'.")' Mr. VanHemert reviewed the Department Report; and explained that only one property owner is affected by the proposed vacation. Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. . Mr. Nason is satisfied with the location of the landfill ac- cess road and willing to trade that property to the City in return for the 20 feet proposed for vacation on the west line of his property. Mr. Ranta asked why the access road went across someone's property, rather than on the platted right-of-way; and was told it is the most direct way to the landfill. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. Planning Commission October 28, 1981 Page 2 . Mr. Ranta moved to recommend vacation of the easterly 20 feet of the unnamed 100-foot-wide right-of-way, on the condition that the Petitioner dedicate 50 feet of right-of-way con- taining the landfill access road, citing the following find- ings of fact: 1. The vacation will secure title for a 50-foot access road to the Sanitary Landfill. 2. The vacation of the 20-foot strip will not be detri- mental to the City because an aO-foot right-of-way will be adequate for a future street. 3. Vacation of the right-of-way is in the best interests of the community and the general public. Mrs. Thompson seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . PRELIMINARY PLAT HEARING - SUNNYSIDE, INC. Request to consider the Preliminary Plat of L.B.R., consist- ing of 20 single-family lots on approximately 3.21 acres. Location: The north and south sides of Fif- teenth Stre'et' be'tween "X" 'a'n'd 'ilL'" Streets. Mr. Carr reviewed the Department Report; Chairman Anderson opened the public hearing. Dave Logan, 1738 West Fourteenth Street, objects to approval of the replat because the existing surrounding area has been developed at six houses per half-block. The replat would re- sult in overcrowding of the neighborhood and devaluation of the existing improvements. utilities have been installed for six lots per half-block. He submitted a petition with 33 signatures against the replat. Louie Torres, 1620 West Thirteenth, says the replat will not limit construction to smaller houses on smaller lots, as those who wish a larger area can purchase two lots. The smaller lots will enable more people to purchase homes. Einar Christiansen, 1353 Irving Jacobs Road, said increasing the number of lots in theSe two half-blocks will devalue the property of others. Chairman Anderson closed the public hearing. . Mr. Bennett moved to recommend approval, contingent upon provision of the necessary easements for utilities as iden- tified by the Departments of Public Works, Light and Fire, because the present high cost of land puts affordable hous- ing out of reach for many people. He observed that the lots apparently were changed originally because of the then need for septic systems, which are no longer required. He cited the following as findings of fact: . . . Planning Commission October 28, 1981 Page 3 l. Public use and interest would be served by approving the plat because the lot layout will be consistent with the development pattern currently existing in the area. 2. Appropriate provisions for public health, safety and general welfare, drainage ways, streets, alleys, water supply and sanitary wastes have been made; and open space, sites for schools, school yards, parks and playground are currently met in this area. 3. The proposed plat complies with the Subdivision Regu- lations. 4. The proposed plat complies with the Comprehensive, Plan. Mr. Whidden seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. v COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. VI PLANNING STUDIES 1. Short Plat' Ordin'ance Review. Mr. Carr reviewed the changes to the proposed Ordinance as a result of the prior meeting, and suggested first discussing the design standards. Chairman Anderson initiated the pub- lic discussion. George Casady said the Home Builders would like additional time to prepare and submit written comments. Louie Torres, Clark & Associates, made a number of comments about the pro- posed design standards~ and said that written comments would be prepared and submitted by mid-November. There was considerable discussion between the Commission and the members of the audience regarding specific areas of con- cern in the proposed document. Rod Downen, representing the Board of Realtors, suggested increasing the number of lots in a short plat to nine, as permitted by the new State law~ and further requested that the specific exemptions from plat- ting requirements be set forth, including the division of land for financing purposes. He, too, promised written com- ments. The public discussion was terminated. Mr. Bennett suggested that the written comments should be de- livered to the Planning Department in sufficient time that Planning Commission October 28, 1981 Page 4 . the Commission could receive copies by November lOth, in order to study them before the next discussion on this subject. Mr. Bennett moved to continue this discussion to the second meeting in November. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. 2. Parking Requirements for Day Care Centers. Mr. VanHemert reviewed the submitted material and Mr. Bennett's suggestions for required parking based on the number of chil- dren and employees. . Betty Warder said the recommendations seem more appropriate than the presently required 10 parking spaces. She further suggested that parking variances be reviewed by considering the availability of on-street parking, since day care parents do not use parking spaces to drop off children. Mr. Bennett observed that the Commission cannot consider available on- street parking because businesses should provide their own off-street parking. [It was 8:50 P.M., and Chairman Anderson left the hear- ing room. Vice-Chairman Thompson took over the Chair.] There was some additional discussion on the prior suggestion of Mr. Bennett to determine the number of parking spaces by the number of employees. Mr. Bennett then moved to set a public hearing date for the second meeting in November to consider amendment of the Park- ing Ordinance regulation of child care services to allow two parking spaces plus one unloading space for those day care centers serving 12 children or lessi for those with more than l2 children, one space per employee plus two spaces for un- loading should be required. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. 4. East Side Annexation North of Highway 101 - Suggested by Paul Froude.. Mr. Carr reviewed the request by Paul Froude, and recommended continuing to use the petition method, because the concerns raised by Mr. Froude can be addressed without annexation. . Following a discussion, Mr. Whidden moved to recommend to the City Council that the City continue to utilize the petition annexation method, rather than annex the area by Council vote only. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. . . . Planning Commission October 28, 1981 Page 5 3. Home Occupations Utilit'ie's Charges. At the recommendation of the Department, Mr. Whidden moved to continue this discussion to the second meeting in Novem- ber. Mr~ Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unani- mously. VII ANNUAL REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. Mr. Bennett moved to consider this subject at the second meeting in November. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. VIII STAFF REPORTS Mr. Carr reviewed Mike Libera's request for interpretation of the use of property in the CSD-C2 District off Highway 101 as a woodlot. The Commission decided that if the re- quest were just to sell wood, it might consider a conditional use permit. However, with the cutting, splitting and haul- ing in of logs, as proposed, it would not be compatible with the District. Mr. Carr reported on the Cedar-All Pet Pillot business on Eighth Street, authorized last December as a one-year tem- porary use. Mr. Whidden moved to set the second meeting in November on Tuesday, November 24th. Mr. Ranta seconded this motion, which passed unanimously. IX REPORTS OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Whidden: Mentioned used cars for sale still at the Al- bertson's/Pay 'N Save lot. Mr. Bennett: Asked for update on Sign Ordinance. Mr. Carr said a meeting was scheduled with the Downtown businessmen for this Friday to get information to themj and then to get back to the Commission. Mrs. Thompson: Asked about progress on the ten-year capital improvement program for the City Parks. Mr. Carr would inquire. Mr. Ranta: Asked about status of handicapped parking spaces in Downtown lots. Mr. Rose, City Engineer, said the Park- ing Association feels it would be appropriate to establish a handicapped space in the lot east of the shoe store. . . . Planning Commission October 28, 1981 Page 6 Mr. Bennett: Suggested sending a letter to Safeway compli- menting them on the landscaping and general improvements connected with the enlargement of the store. Mrs. Thompson: Reminded Mr. Bennett that he will replace Mr. Whidden as the Commission's representative at the November 3rd City Council meeting. X ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10 PM. C7J~ Paul D. Carr, Secretary Chairman Tape Condition: Satisfactory LF:DVH:PDC:LF ----.-_.~--.-......-._-_-.......-..-~----- -------- ---------------.----..-------" ~----------- - .. . .bTn:NDhNCr.: ROSTER Type of 1.1 e eting: E(y.}\ '1\ I Ft ~ trr!1:m.u:fi ~-~ lDcatio;1:J 3~ West- CY\.'t ~'t-ree--~ Date: .. -~ - - -- .. ~ I I f i I I f I I 10- ZJ.g-!! i -I CITY OF ponT ANGBLES j\J AM E . ADDRI~SsLl\GJ.:N0Y -----J I -<!. 1/7-2- 13 6 -~ . /3 J-~ /738 . CU. 1<jf/7 3()( W q~ --- ~ l ~ \ C\. 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